**WE REQUIRE AT LEAST 12 MONTHS RECENT EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE**
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST
This role sits at the heart of Rotunda’s community offer, helping to create a warm, welcoming café environment for learners, visitors, local residents, staff and volunteers. The post holder will support the preparation, cooking and presentation of fresh, good quality food while contributing to a friendly service that reflects the values and spirit of our Charity.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, people facing work and wants to be part of a purposeful organisation rooted in the local community. Working 10am-2pm, the role will help ensure the café runs smoothly during the day, with food prepared safely, presented well and served with care. Reliability, pride in good service and a positive team approach are essential.
MAIN DUTIES
- Prepare, cook and present simple, fresh food to a consistent standard
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the café
- Serve customers in a friendly, welcoming and professional way
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, presentation and safety
- Help with stock rotation, basic ordering information and reducing waste
- Keep preparation areas, equipment and the kitchen clean, organised and ready for use
- Follow food labelling, allergen awareness and temperature control procedures
- Work positvely with staff, volunteers and learners, supporting Rotunda’s community ethos
- Contribute to ideas for simple menu improvements, specials and way to make the cafe welcoming and sustainable.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties linked to the cafe and wider Charity offer
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Princples (Professional Cookery - Food Preparation and Cooking) or equivalent (D)
- Hold a certificate in Food Hygiene Level 2 (E)
- Hold a health and safety in the workplace certificate (D)
- Demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills (E)
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst undertaking a leadership role (E)
- Identify ways to improve profitability (D)
- Be able to demonstrate an up to date understanding of the sector (E)
- Lead by example and give clear direction to the team (E)
- Proven experience working in a similar role (E)
- Be uncomprimising in achieving company standards (E)
- Communicate relevant information regularly, efficiently and concisely to the team (E)
- Build effective and constructive relationships (E)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
